My photo
Every morning I wake up with a head full of things to do. I scramble around trying to put them in lists of importance all while trying to keep the peace within my little brood (trying to recall everything I've learned and read about parenting at the same time.) I love being a wife and the quirks that come with having my man forever. I love to be creative and thrive on crossing off my to do list. I strive to find balance and put first things first which brings me PEACE & JOY and allows me to sleep so much easier when I do. I think that one of the secrets to being HAPPY in life is to find that balance. I'm learning how to be kinder to myself and learning patience in progress. Everyday, through the thick and thin of life I'm trying to turn my heart towards heaven and remember what's really important.Oh, and I love to eat, so much so that I love to exercise too.

11.07.2008

Persistence and Consistance

Persistence- continuity: the property of a continuous and connected period of time

Consistence- a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts

Is there any doubt that these two words are one of the secrets to being in awesome shape?

My friend Laura told me that I could look like the picture in 3 months easy. 3 months isn't very long, but in the back of my mind I ask myself if I want it bad enough. I do, but I think I'm afraid to try because I might fail. Its so hard for me to be patient in progress. The work I know I must do and the time can be overwhelming.

I've always wanted to try for this. I don't think I'm really that far away. I've lost 40-50 lbs with each of my 4 babies. I think I'm okay health wise but something in me wants to push myself more than I ever have. I've been feeling this way for several years. BUT I haven't been consistent enough to make it!!! Ever since I was a little girl I've driven myself crazy with trying to everything well. If I can't do it well I don't want any part of it. That's so sad. When I think of getting in shape I think I have to do it like GI JANE. (never seen the movie but know that she got totally ripped) This mentality makes me want to throw in the towel before I even get started. I have to reprogram my thinking and teach myself that its line upon line. One day at a time. This applies to so many things.



It was working out with Debbie Siebers yesterday and she kept telling me that consistency is the trick. It really is!! The more I thought about it all day, the more I thought its the trick LIFE. If I was Persistent and Consistent with Parenting, Eating good stuff, Scripture Reading & Pondering, my Marriage, Prayer, I'd be set!!!! Okay, I'm going to start today!!
Wait a second....
I have laundry to do, groceries to buy, leaves to rake, dinner to make, 4 KIDS....... LIKE I'VE SAID BEFORE: ITS A BALANCING ACT! If anyone figures out how to do it all, will you please let me know?




♥ Image Hosted by ImageShack.us
By mom247 at 2008-10-20
Posted by at
Labels: ,

3 comments:

  1. Lee11/07/2008 9:52 AM

    It is a balancing act. And a complex one at that. I like your thoughts.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Allison11/07/2008 12:56 PM

    Stick in those p90x dvd's my friend...stick to the diet and workout and you'll be GI JANE-esque in 90 days guaranteed! It just takes planning to keep the balance, but it can be done. If you want it, it's there for the taking. My favorite quotes from that workout are "Bring It" and "Do your best and forget the rest!" Reminds me to bring my best attitude and effort to each workout and that if it's my best, the rest doesn't matter.

    You CAN do it!

    ReplyDelete
  3. tharker11/07/2008 10:32 PM

    You can do this Kim!

    ReplyDelete

Your 2 cents...

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

LinkWithin

Blog Widget by LinkWithin